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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 20 MIN

How Do I Heal at the Root, Not the Surface?

from Healing Her Story with Riva Jean-Paul · host Riva Jean-Paul

If you’ve ever thought:“Why am I still anxious / overwhelmed/exhausted even though I’m doing all the right things?”This episode is going to feel like exhaling.Today, we explore why so many women try to “get rid of” anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or burnout — and why those symptoms keep returning… even after therapy, mindset work, journaling, or medication.We’ll explore:❤️‍🩹 The science of the nervous system + trauma storage❤️‍🩹 Why talk therapy and mindset alone don’t heal body-based wounds❤️‍🩹 The psychology of symptoms through Internal Family Systems (IFS)❤️‍🩹 What happens when we stop fighting the symptom and start listening to it❤️‍🩹 How somatic work and breathwork help us access the rootIf you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked, this episode gives you the missing layer.Send us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn MoreMeditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen HereWatch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.

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If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I still anxious / overwhelmed/exhausted even though I’m doing all the right things?” This episode is going to feel like exhaling. Today, we explore why so many women try to “get rid of” anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or burnout — and why those symptoms keep returning… even after therapy, mindset work, journaling, or medication. We’ll explore: ❤️‍🩹 The science of the nervous system + trauma storage ❤️‍🩹 Why talk therapy and mindset alone don’t hea...

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